Date(s): 12th July 2025
Time: 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Venue: Seminar Hall, Dr. D. Y. Y. Y. Patil B School
Resource Person: Humjoli Foundation
Participants: PGDM Students
Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Khalid Harshad
Organizer: SDG Club In Collaboration With Humjoli Foundation and Team Daan Utsav
Objectives
1. To Promote Kindness as a Sustainable Practice
The event aimed to deepen the understanding that kindness and giving are not isolated acts, but consistent and conscious practices that lead to lasting change.
2. To Foster Awareness about Sustainable and Impactful Giving
Students were encouraged to think beyond traditional forms of charity and explore models of giving that are structured, strategic, and sustainable.
3. To Strengthen Community Engagement through Institutional Partnerships
Through the MoU signing with Humjoli Foundation, the institute established a long-term partnership to collaborate on social impact initiatives and community service programs.
4. To Align Student Activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The session aimed to create awareness around SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by emphasizing collective responsibility.
5. To Empower Students to Drive Purpose-Led Social Innovation
By learning from real-world changemakers, students were motivated to apply their knowledge and leadership skills toward meaningful and measurable societal impact.
On 12th July 2025, the SDG Cell of Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, in collaboration with Humjoli Foundation and Team Daan Utsav, hosted a heartfelt and thought-provoking event titled “A Celebration of Sustainable Giving.” The session served as a platform for students to understand the depth of generosity as a systemic and ongoing practice.
The event began with inspiring talks from social leaders and changemakers, who shared their experiences of creating impact through structured giving. These conversations reinforced the idea that giving, when practiced with intention and aligned with personal and organizational values, can become a force multiplier for social good.
MoU Signing with Humjoli Foundation
A significant highlight of the day was the formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School and Humjoli Foundation. This partnership aims to:
Facilitate student involvement in real-world social outreach programs.
Conduct joint workshops, campaigns, and events focused on social development.
Encourage student-led initiatives under expert guidance from the Foundation.
Provide internship and volunteering opportunities to build grassroots experience.
This collaboration represents a strong step forward in embedding social responsibility within academic and extracurricular learning.
Outcomes and Impact
Students gained practical insights into the power of consistent and purposeful giving.
The MoU established a structured framework for long-term collaboration with the Humjoli Foundation.
The event sparked student interest in planning future community development activities on campus and beyond.
Conclusion
The event “Kindness in Action: A Celebration of Sustainable Giving” was a powerful reminder that generosity, when nurtured as a habit and supported through collaboration, creates scalable and lasting impact. The newly formalized partnership with Humjoli Foundation marks a milestone in DYPBS’s journey toward inclusive and values-driven education.
Acknowledgement
We extend our sincere gratitude to Humjoli Foundation, Team Daan Utsav, faculty, and students for their enthusiastic participation and contribution. This celebration stands as a beacon of how kindness, when practiced collectively, becomes a transformative force in society.